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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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